The Best Hotels Closest to Capitola Beach in Capitola - 2026 Updated Prices

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A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

1. Inn at Depot Hill

0.4 km from Capitola Beach

Joseph

5.792.327 ₫

8.045.683 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.3 km from Capitola Beach

William

3.498.358 ₫

4.026.878 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

3. Monarch Cove Inn

0.8 km from Capitola Beach

Matthew

4.941.705 ₫

5.620.151 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

1.2 km from Capitola Beach

Michael

2.950.372 ₫

3.413.134 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

5. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

1.3 km from Capitola Beach

Rochelle

2.494.020 ₫

2.878.724 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

0.2 km from Capitola Beach

Elyse

5.344.069 ₫

6.104.445 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

7. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

6.3 km from Capitola Beach

Devin

8.126.709 ₫

10.566.649 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

8. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6.6 km from Capitola Beach

Jiexin

5.668.815 ₫

6.468.843 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6.5 km from Capitola Beach

Frank

3.278.335 ₫

3.786.845 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

17.5 km from Capitola Beach

Russell

3.161.163 ₫

3.655.334 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

11. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

3.7 km from Capitola Beach

Julia

2.167.869 ₫

4.110.538 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A reception desk with two computer stations, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall-mounted sign indicating the hotel name.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining area.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

16.3 km from Capitola Beach

Joel

2.847.350 ₫

3.303.301 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

13. Seascape Beach Resort

7 km from Capitola Beach

Ryan

4.866.711 ₫

7.528.235 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

18 km from Capitola Beach

Syria

2.750.281 ₫

3.165.736 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious cafe with wooden ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of musicians.

An outdoor patio with a long table set for dining, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola structure.

A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.

A spacious living area with a black sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden sideboard. The room features a large window, a wall adorned with framed artwork, and a mirror.

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.7 km from Capitola Beach

John

2.738.115 ₫

3.180.745 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

16. Seaway Inn

6.7 km from Capitola Beach

Myla

3.238.213 ₫

3.741.830 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

17. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

6.1 km from Capitola Beach

Grester

3.002.660 ₫

3.477.551 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

18. Marea Sol Hotel

6.3 km from Capitola Beach

Sofia

3.003.855 ₫

3.478.883 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

19. Pacific Blue Inn

6.5 km from Capitola Beach

Sharon

2.302.697 ₫

2.754.440 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

20. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.5 km from Capitola Beach

Richard

4.612.897 ₫

5.275.112 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Capitola Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 769 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Capitola Beach

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola

5.344.069 ₫

6.104.445 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

Monarch Cove Inn

Capitola

4.941.705 ₫

5.620.151 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Santa Cruz

2.950.372 ₫

3.413.134 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

2.494.020 ₫

2.878.724 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

3.498.358 ₫

4.026.878 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

Top Capitola Beach Hotel Reviews

Monarch Cove Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, although cottages are outdated they are cute and cozy! Our dog loved it there!! The coffee, pastries and fruit with orange juice is a great addition delivered to your cottage!"

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice and had beautiful views of the ocean. The room was much bigger than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise! It was within walking distance of local restaurants, and the beach was just a short walk away, making it easy to get down to the sand and enjoy the ocean. Overall, it was a great location!"

Inn at Depot Hill

10/10 Excellent

"It is a really lovely property, in a historic building, with very kind staff, a wine hour, fresh breakfast and cookies. It's less than a 5 minute walk to the beach shops too."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained !"

Capitola Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A quaint hotel right smack dab in the middle of town…the free taxi to Shadowbrook was a plus! We walked everywhere which we appreciated as we enjoy a cocktail every now and then."

Other attractions near Capitola Beach

Capitola Wharf

9.0/10 (241 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

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A vehicle with a large teddy bear on top, parked on a road.

Hooper Beach

8.2/10 (49 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hooper Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A beach with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.

New Brighton State Beach

8.8/10 (47 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Esplanade Park Beach

8.8/10 (84 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Esplanade Park Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Mercantile

8.8/10 (140 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Capitola Mercantile during your trip to Capitola. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Capitola Historical Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Capitola Historical Museum during your travels in Capitola. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Sante Adairius Rustic Ales during your travels to Capitola. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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The Hook

10.0/10 (1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, The Hook might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Cruz.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Capitola Beach?

Capitola Beach is located in Capitola. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 113 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Capitola Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Capitola Beach.

What can I see and do near Capitola Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Williams-Reynolds House, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Spend some time wandering around Pleasure Point Park, Branciforte Dog Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Capitola Beach hotels

1. Inn at Depot Hill

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Monarch Cove Inn

4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

5. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

7. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

11. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

13. Seascape Beach Resort

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16. Seaway Inn

17. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

18. Marea Sol Hotel

19. Pacific Blue Inn

20. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Compare popular hotels close to Capitola Beach

Hotels recommended for families near Capitola Beach

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Monarch Cove Inn

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Top Capitola Beach Hotel Reviews

Monarch Cove Inn

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Inn at Depot Hill

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Capitola Hotel

Other attractions near Capitola Beach

Capitola Wharf

Hooper Beach

New Brighton State Beach

Esplanade Park Beach

Capitola Mercantile

Capitola Historical Museum

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

The Hook

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